Sigmund Ferdinand von Perger

Sigmund Ferdinand von Perger was an artist active during the late 18th century, with his documented work dating specifically to 1788. His extant body of work is comprised primarily of graphic art, emphasizing allegorical and mythological themes characteristic of the period.

Perger's drawings frequently explore classical narratives and genre scenes. Examples include the mythological composition Amor stuurt Fama weg om zijn verovering te verkondigen and the funerary motif Cupido's omspelen een urn in een landschap. Other documented works focus on vanity and portraiture, such as Allegorie: een zich kappende dame bij de spiegel and Allegorie: jonge vrouw met ontblote borst voor een spiegel.

Eight of Sigmund Ferdinand von Perger's drawings are represented in major international museum collections. The artist’s legacy is preserved specifically at the Rijksmuseum, which holds several of these historical pieces, affirming their museum-quality status. Today, due to the age of the original works, much of Perger’s documented output is considered public domain. This makes it possible for researchers and enthusiasts to access high-quality prints and downloadable artwork for study.